Lucky Me!http://www.eluckyme.com/home/Lucky in Love, Lucky in Marriage, Lucky with a Baby Carriageen-US2010-09-02T20:19:34ZSquarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Fall Shopping on Etsyhttp://www.eluckyme.com/home/2010/8/30/fall-shopping-on-etsy.htmlLucky Me!2010-08-30T20:00:13ZEtsy We LoveI love to browse through Etsy. There are so many shops full of beautifully made items. I am always in search of fun, lively hairbands and clips. Hanami Gallery immediately caught my eye with intricate details and bold colors.

Hanami Gallery

 

One of my favorite fabrics for autumn is tweed. Necklaces from Cardinal House seem like a perfect fit as a fall accessory. Do you have a favorite Etsy shop for autumn this year?

Top : Cardinal House   Bottom: Laurence Collection

]]>DIY with How About Orangehttp://www.eluckyme.com/home/2010/8/25/diy-with-how-about-orange.htmlLucky Me!2010-08-25T15:15:46ZDIY How About Orange We LoveJessica Jones's blog, How About Orange, has been a daily read for years now. Not only are her designs and fabrics cheerful, colorful, and modern, but her site is full of amazing DIY projects and printables. These two free downloads seem absolutely perfect for wedding favors. Stop by How About Orange for free printable favor boxes, and free printable jar labels.

 

(Favor boxes via Don't Eat the Paste.)

]]>Inspiration Board #52: Inspired By... Elizabeth Messinahttp://www.eluckyme.com/home/2010/8/24/inspiration-board-52-inspired-by-elizabeth-messina.htmlLucky Me!2010-08-24T16:15:04ZBrides Inspiration Boards Justin and Marty Marantz Kiss the Groom Style Me PrettyElizabeth Messina could truly inspire "pigs to fly" as we say here in Cincinnati. The work that she posts daily on Kiss the Groom is exquiste. Although the photograph included is an inaminate object, I am still inspired. Trying to choose a favorite shot from Kiss the Groom would be impossible. It changes daily! I am putting together the last of my summer inspiration boards since we are quickly moving into autumn, my favorite season. What has been your favorite trend of the summer?

Napkins - Zinnia Designs; Invitations - Mandy Lynne; Shoe Clips - Lemon Ring; Ice Cream Sandwiches - Country Living; Bride - via Brides; Ring - Rebecca Thuss for Martha Stewart Weddings; Bridesmaids - Justin & Mary Marantz featured on Style Me Pretty; Cake - Kiss the Groom - Elizabeth Messina

]]>Sweet Treatshttp://www.eluckyme.com/home/2010/8/23/sweet-treats.htmlLucky Me!2010-08-23T20:30:38ZBrancoprata Ideas & Inspiration We LoveMy sweet tooth kicked into high gear with all the breathtaking cakes that have come across my reader the last few weeks. Whether their modern and simple, or frilly and romantic, a beautiful cake can be a perfect focal point for an event!

Magpie's Cakes via Brancoprata

Sweet Tooth via Brancoprata

]]>Featured Lucky Link: Pearls Eventshttp://www.eluckyme.com/home/2010/8/23/featured-lucky-link-pearls-events.htmlLucky Me!2010-08-23T19:30:00ZLucky Links Pearls EventsIt has been a bumpy start to August in the Lucky household. We have been under the weather with a mirage of ailments. I think we are all finally on the mend!

I am very excited to feature Aletha's blog, Pearls Events, as our featured lucky link for this month. When I first began participating in the blogging community, Aletha's blog was one of the first that I added to my Google Reader. Each day I look forward to all the lovely real weddings, fun Etsy shops, and creative ideas that Pearls Events shares with its readers.

Please stop by and check out their blog!

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]]>Be Back Soonhttp://www.eluckyme.com/home/2010/7/29/be-back-soon.htmlLucky Me!2010-07-29T21:00:40ZBrideface Real Weddings TM PhotographyThe Lucky household has been hit hard by a nasty stomach bug. I will be back next week, but in the meantime, please stop by Brideface's blog for amazing engagement shoots and brides!

All images courtesy of Tine Hoffman of TM Photography.

{ Bride - Kirsten }

{bride-to-be - Ashlee }

]]>Inspiration Board #51: The Sunshine Statehttp://www.eluckyme.com/home/2010/7/22/inspiration-board-51-the-sunshine-state.htmlLucky Me!2010-07-22T14:00:22ZInspiration Boards Jose Villa Martha Stewart Snippet and InkAlthough Florida is known for its unending sunshine, I often think of the state's color more in an orange hue. Florida oranges are delicious, and their sunsets often come in an array of orange variations. Typically I associate orange with fall leaves, but during the winter, when it is grey, cold, and drab, I am so glad to indulge in a Florida orange. Are you using orange in your wedding palette? What season do you associate with this bold color with?

Confetti - Martha Stewart Weddings; Table - Meg Smith via Snippet and Ink; Bridal Party - Cameron Ingalls via The Knot; Orange Sorbet - Zested;  Bride - Elizabeth Dye; Groom - Jose Villa Photography; Cake - B&G Photography

]]>Inspiration Board #50: Summer Blueshttp://www.eluckyme.com/home/2010/7/20/inspiration-board-50-summer-blues.htmlLucky Me!2010-07-20T14:45:00ZCarrie Patterson Photography Inspiration Boards Jose Villa Martha Stewart Southern WeddingsThe summer blues usually hit me when Labor Day rolls around. The end of summer is always bittersweet. Autumn is my favorite season, but flip flops are my favorite footwear, so I am going to enjoy the remaining warm, sunny weather. Will you be celebrating the end of summer as the days grow shorter?

Bride's Shoes - Carrie Patterson Photography; Ice Cream Sandwiches - Cannelle Et Vanille; Tickets - Just be Splendid via Style Me Pretty; Ring Pillow - Martha Stewart Weddings; Bride and Groom - Beaux Arts Photographie via Once Wed via Southern Weddings; Bouquet - Jose Villa Photography; Swizzle Sticks - Martha Stewart Weddings

]]>Inspiration Board #49: Blush and Onyxhttp://www.eluckyme.com/home/2010/7/14/inspiration-board-49-blush-and-onyx.htmlLucky Me!2010-07-14T20:00:13ZInspiration Boards J.Crew Justin and Marty Marantz Martha Stewart Simply HueAnemones are one of my favorite flowers. The contrast of their black center and light, feminine petals is stunning. This board combines a classic, traditional combination - pink and black. The color palette, in addition to this year's trend of ruffles makes this board extremely light, airy, and romantic. I do not think I will ever tire of these contrasting colors. Is there an classic palette that you keep coming back to?

Flower - Oh My Deer; Place setting - Martha Stewart Weddings; Necklace - Twigs and Honey; Tie - Martha Stewart Weddings; Shoes - Kiss the Groom; Chairs - Justin and Mary Marantz via Style Me Pretty; Favors - Martha Stewart Weddings; Camera - Simply Hue; Bride - J.Crew; Cake

]]>Summer Sparklers Winnerhttp://www.eluckyme.com/home/2010/7/13/summer-sparklers-winner.htmlLucky Me!2010-07-13T16:45:51ZGiveawaysThe winner of the Nicole Miller earrings is Tiffany #4 who said...

My fav accessory is my simple anne kiel necklace. my two best friend and i each have one that reads "mon amie" (my friend in french)!

Please contact us by Friday, July 16th, 2010 to claim your prize.

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